13 Sep, 2025

1. The Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Agricultural Households primarily collects information on which of the following?

  1. Indebtedness and access to credit
  2. Farming practices and adoption of technology
  3. Ownership of land and livestock
  4. Rural migration patterns
  5. Access to government schemes such as crop insurance

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2. National Forest Martyrs Day (September 11) commemorates which historical event?

3. With reference to the Trusted TravellerProgramme (TTP) in India, consider the following statements:

  1. It is implemented by the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  2. It is applicable only to Indian citizens holding diplomatic passports.
  3. The programme uses biometric authentication for automated clearance at e-gates.
  4. Enrollment under TTP is valid for five years or until passport expiry, whichever is earlier.

Which of the above statements are correct?

4. Consider the following statements about Isobutanol:

  1. It is one of the four isomers of butanol.
  2. It is less corrosive and less hygroscopic than ethanol, making it easier to store.
  3. Its blending with diesel has already been implemented nationwide in India.
  4. It has a higher energy density compared to ethanol.

Which of the above statements are correct?

5. Which of the following correctly describes Perpetual Bonds?

  1. They have no fixed maturity date.
  2. They usually offer lower interest rates than government bonds.
  3. They are often treated as equity-like instruments in accounting.
  4. In bankruptcy, bondholders rank below shareholders in repayment.

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